The Comic Conspiracy: Episode 126

Posted by Ryan Higgins on The Geekbox, in Podcasts, The Comic Conspiracy on Sep 30, 2013 @ 10:29 PM

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The Comic Conspiracy — Episode 126 (2013-09-30)
This week, we attempt to eat at local taco cart, discuss Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., All-New Marvel Now teases, Comic Conspiracy Book Club pick JLA: Earth 2, Villains Month wrap-up, Rat Queens, Ninjabot Origin kickstarter, and American cheese on burritos. Starring Ryan Higgins, Omar Brodrick, Brock Sager, Toby Sidler, and Charlie West.
Running Time: 1h 27m 53s
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Conspirator Brock's Pull List for 9/25/13

For all of the curious people out there wondering what I like to read week to week here is a list of the titles I am going to be picking up for the week of 9/25/13:

(Note: I have included deep links for some titles if you wish to support Comics Conspiracy when you buy digital comics. I have not included links to Dark Horse books because you cannot support us currently by buying them through our site.)

01. Batman #23.4 Bane #1 DC
02. Justice League of America #7.4 Black Adam #1 DC
03. Batman / Superman #3.1 Doomsday #1 DC
04. East of West #6 Image
05. Batman: The Dark Knight #23.4 Joker's Daughter #1 DC
06. Batman and Robin #23.4 Killer Croc #1 DC
07. Detective Comics #23.4 Man-Bat #1 DC
08. Action Comics #23.4 Metallo #1 DC
09. Aquaman #23.2 Ocean Master #1 DC
10. Superman #23.4 Parasite #1 DC
11. Rat Queens #1 Image
12. Saga #14 Image
13. Justice League #23.4 Secret Society #1 DC
14. Sex #7 Image
15. Sex Criminals #1 Image
16. Green Lantern #23.4 Sinestro #1 DC
17. Unwritten #53 Vertigo
18. The Wake #4 of 10 Vertigo


Reading List:

Adventures of Superman #5 DC
Guardians of the Galaxy #6 Marvel
Injustice: Gods Among Us #9 DC
Jupiter's Legacy #2 Image


Well I have some reading to get to, and you have some books to get from your local comic book store or online at our digital store. Thank you for stopping by.

Remember you can now find these titles and more in digital format at our Comics Conspiracy - Comixology Storefront or you can still order comics from us directly by visiting the shop, giving us a call (408) 245-6275, or dropping Ryan an email at ryan@comicsconspiracy.biz.

As usual I'll be talking comics on The Comic Conspiracy, and on the Geekbox Forums. Now get out there and enjoy some good old fashioned comic book reading.

The Comic Conspiracy: Episode 125

Posted by Ryan Higgins on The Geekbox, in Podcasts, The Comic Conspiracy on Sep 23, 2013 @ 9:50 PM

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The Comic Conspiracy — Episode 125 (2013-09-23)
This week, Ryan re-reads Infinity, and we talk about DC sales, raging against blogs, Jupiter’s Legacy, liquidating comics, proper comic storage, favorite sidekicks, the best of BKV, Injustice tie-in comic, TV comic seasons, and memorable comic deaths. Starring Ryan Higgins, Omar Brodrick, Brock Sager, Toby Sidler, and Charlie West.
Running Time: 1h 20m 22s
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You Should Check Out Creature Conceptions...

My friend Eric Shaffer is an amazing sculptor. I am definitely going to get garden statues made by him. (If I ever own a house and have an actual lawn/yard/garden.)

(from CreativeConceptions.com)

Check out his website for yourself, CreatureConceptions.com.

Green Lantern Reading List Update - 9/18/13

I went in and updated the Green Lantern Reading list, and I will be trying to keep this post updated as best I can so check back for updates every so often.

Conspirator Brock's Pull List for 9/18/13

For all of the curious people out there wondering what I like to read week to week here is a list of the titles I am going to be picking up for the week of 9/18/13:

(Note: I have included deep links for some titles if you wish to support Comics Conspiracy when you buy digital comics. I have not included links to Dark Horse books because you cannot support us currently by buying them through our site.)

01. Swamp Thing #23.1 Arcane #1 DC
02. Green Lantern #23.3 Black Hand #1 DC
03. Bloodshot and H.A.R.D. Corps #14 Valiant
04. Wonder Woman #23.1 Cheetah #1 DC
05. Batman: The Dark Knight #23.3 Clayface #1 DC
06. Teen Titans #23.2 Deathstroke #1 DC
07. Justice League Dark #23.2 Eclipso #1 DC
08. Fables #133 Vertigo
09. Harbinger #16 Valiant
10. Action Comics #23.3 Lex Luthor #1 DC
11. Batman #23.3 Penguin #1 DC
12. Batman and Robin #23.3 Ra's al ghul and the League of Assassins #1 DC
13. Flash #23.3 The Rogues #1 DC
14. Detective Comics #23.3 Scarecrow #1 DC
15. Justice League of America #7.3 Shadow Thief #1 DC
16. X-O Manowar #17 Valiant


Reading List:

Arrow #11 DC
Batman '66 #3 DC
Superman #23.3 H'EL #1 DC
Daredevil #31 Marvel
Infinity #3 of 6 Marvel
100 Bullets: Brother Lono #4 of 8 Vertigo
Peter Panzerfaust #14 Image
Thor: God of Thunder #13 Marvel
X-Files: Season 10 #4 IDW
Zero #1 Image


Well I have some reading to get to, and you have some books to get from your local comic book store or online at our digital store. Thank you for stopping by.

Remember you can now find these titles and more in digital format at our Comics Conspiracy - Comixology Storefront or you can still order comics from us directly by visiting the shop, giving us a call (408) 245-6275, or dropping Ryan an email at ryan@comicsconspiracy.biz.

As usual I'll be talking comics on The Comic Conspiracy, and on the Geekbox Forums. Now get out there and enjoy some good old fashioned comic book reading.

The Horror!

Over the weekend I saw the picture below, and all I wanted was for the nightmare to end. I didn't wake up though, and then I hoped it was just a joke or completely fake. After reading around on the internet I came to the realization that this was most likely fake or attached to something that was going to be a joke in the long run. I was elated that this wasn't true.

What is truly sad about this whole thing is that Ryan Higgins would still defend Batman VS. Superman even with Justin Bieber attached.

Comics Conspiracy's Digital Store gets an overhaul.

If you have been buying your comics through the Comics Conspiracy's Digital Store I want to first thank you for your support of our little comic shop, and second I hope you like the new lay out. Comixology has finally updated the retailer site to HTML 5, which is great news for Apple users.
One of the awesome new options is SUBSCRIPTIONS! If you like a series you can just click SUBSCRIBE and you will get that title automatically when it is released. This makes getting your fix so much easier; it makes it virtually instant.
As for the old link it will redirect to the new site, so you won't have to update your bookmark (unless you want to). The new URL for the site is officially http://comicsconspiracy.comicretailer.com/.
As for all of the direct links on Conspirator Brock.com some will be updated in the near future, but most posted before 8/28/13 will just redirect you to the new main page for the Comics Conspiracy Digital Store.
Remember that a good percentage of each purchase goes directly to the shop, so you will get some comics, and the satisfaction of supporting a small business even if you can't physically shop there (remember we do also do mail order). So, get on your computer, head over to the new the Comics Conspiracy Digital Store, and enjoy some books.

Conspirator Brock's Pull List for 9/11/13

For all of the curious people out there wondering what I like to read week to week here is a list of the titles I am going to be picking up for the week of 9/11/13:

(Note: I have included deep links for some titles if you wish to support Comics Conspiracy when you buy digital comics. I have not included links to Dark Horse books because you cannot support us currently by buying them through our site.)

01. Archer & Armstrong #13 Valiant
02. Batman: Arkham Unhinged #18 DC
03. Aquaman #23.1 Black Manta #1 DC
04. Superman #23.2 Brainiac #1 DC
05. Clone #10 Image
06. Batman and Robin #23.2 Court of Owls #1 DC
07. Eternal Warrior #1 Valiant
08. Detective Comics #23.2 Harley Quinn #1 DC
09. Justice League of America #7.2 Killer Frost #1 DC
10. Green Lantern #23.2 Mongul #1 DC
11. Batman: The Dark Knight #23.2 Mr. Freeze #1 DC
12. Flash #23.2 Reverse Flash #1 DC
13. Batman #23.2 Riddler #1 DC
14. Earth 2 #15.2 Solomon Grundy #1 DC
15. Star Wars #7 Dark Horse
16. Action Comics #23.2 Zod #1 DC


Reading List:

Batman: Li'l Gotham #6 DC
FBP #3 Vertigo
Ghosted #3 Image
Indestructible Hulk #13 Marvel
Justice League #23.2 Lobo #1 DC
Sidekick #2 Image
Smallville: Season 11 #17 DC
Sons of Anarchy #1 of 6 Boom!


Thank you for taking the time to read through my pull list. Now get over to your local comic shop or click over to our digital storefront, and get your own picks of the week.

Remember you can now find these titles and more in digital format at our Comics Conspiracy - Comixology Storefront or you can still order comics from us directly by visiting the shop, giving us a call (408) 245-6275, or dropping Ryan an email at ryan@comicsconspiracy.biz.

As usual I'll be talking comics on The Comic Conspiracy, and on the Geekbox Forums. Now get out there and enjoy some good old fashioned comic book reading.

Conspirator Brock's Pull List for 9/4/13

For all of the curious people out there wondering what I like to read week to week here is a list of the titles I am going to be picking up for the week of 9/4/13:

(Note: I have included deep links for some titles if you wish to support Comics Conspiracy when you buy digital comics. I have not included links to Dark Horse books because you cannot buy them through our site.)


01. Superman #23.1 Bizarro #1 DC
02. Justice League Dark #23.1 Creeper #1 DC
03. Action Comics #23.1 Cyborg Superman #1 DC
04. Justice League #23.1 Darkseid #1 DC
05. Justice League of America #7.1 Deadshot #1 DC
06. Earth 2 #15.1 Desaad #1 DC
07. Fairest #19 Vertigo
08. Forever Evil #1 of 7 DC
09. Flash #23.1 Grodd #1 DC
10. Batman #23.1 Joker #1 DC
11. Detective Comics #23.1 Poison Ivy #1 DC
12. Quantum and Woody #3 Valiant
13. Green Lantern #23.1 Relic #1 DC
14. Shadowman #10 Valiant
15. Sheltered #3 Image
16. Batman and Robin #23.1 Two Face #1 DC
17. Batman: The Dark Knight #23.1 Ventriloquist #1 DC


Reading List:

Batman: Black and White #1 #23 DC
DC Universe Vs. Masters of the Universe #1 DC
Deathmatch #9 Boom!
Green Arrow #23.1 Count Vertigo DC
Infinity #2 of 6 Marvel
Legends of the Dark Knight #12 DC
The Star Wars #1 Dark Horse
Trillium #2 Vertigo

Well I have some reading to get to, and you have some books to get from your local comic book store or online at our digital store. Thank you for stopping by.
Remember you can now find these titles and more in digital format at our Comics Conspiracy - Comixology Storefront.
You can still order comics from us directly by visiting the shop or giving us a call (408) 245-6275, or dropping Ryan an email at ryan@comicsconspiracy.biz.

As usual I'll be talking comics on The Comic Conspiracy, and on the Geekbox Forums. Now get out there and enjoy some good old fashioned comic book reading.

The Comic Conspiracy Comic Book Club - September 2013 - JLA: Earth 2

*Update - 10/1/13: Did you enjoy reading the Comic Conspiracy Comic Book Club selection JLA: Earth 2? Thirteen people voted, and the results are as follows: 11 Yes Vote, 1 No Vote, and 1 Vote for Indifferent. Thanks for voting.

After some listener input we decided to start having a monthly Comic Book Club. Every last episode of the month we will discuss the book selection at some length, and announce the next book we will be reading. There will be a poll for each book we read every month so come here to cast your vote. (The poll can only be viewed in the web version of Conspirator Brock.com, and it will be located on the right side of the page underneath the "About Me" box.)

Comic Book Club Selection for September 2013: Omar's Pick

JLA: Earth 2

TPB - $13.49 or less at Amazon

Deluxe Hardcover - $18.99 or less at Amazon

Digital - Not Available

"Ultraman, Owlman, Power Ring, and Johnny Quick rule the world without mercy or opposition. But their own personal utopia is threatened by the sudden arrival of appearance of Superman, Batman and the others in the Justice League. Realties clash as the Justice League travels to an alternate reality to face off against distorted mirror images of themselves." - DC Comics.com

Omar's selection for this month's Comic Conspiracy Comic Book Club is JLA: Earth 2 by Grant Morrison, with art from Frank Quitely.

I read this title back in March and really enjoyed it. If you have been following Trinity War you know that the Crime Syndicate has just made their first New 52 appearance . So, this is a good story to check out going into Villain's Month from DC.

One of the things that I love about DC is the fact that they have embraced the concept of alternate realities. Morrison does a fantastic job of taking the Justice League and having them face off against evil versions of themselves. I hope you listeners out there pick it up and give it a try.

We will discuss this title at length on Episode 126 of the Comic Conspiracy.

Contact the Shop to order a copy of this book:
408-245-6275 or email Ryan at ryan@comicsconspiracy.biz